no-nonsense
adjective
no-non·sense
ˈnō-ˌnän-ˌsen(t)s 
-ˈnän(t)-sən(t)s
: tolerating no nonsense : serious, businesslike
a no-nonsense manager
Examples of no-nonsense in a Sentence
a no-nonsense gymnastics coach
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DiLorenzo, with his entrepreneurial track record in development and philanthropy, is likely to jump in soon and could excel by appealing to voters weary of Washington insiders, channeling a no-nonsense approach to economic growth.
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Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
And by all public appearances, Shildt had the trust of third-baseman Manny Machado, a savvy and no-nonsense face of the franchise who’s under contract through 2033.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Beyond his extensive acting credits, Nighy has become quietly famous for his no-nonsense opinions on the machinations of life and regular sightings in and around London cafés.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
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Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
But my urologist was a no-nonsense guy.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
And by all public appearances, Shildt had the trust of third-baseman Manny Machado, a savvy and no-nonsense face of the franchise who’s under contract through 2033.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Beyond his extensive acting credits, Nighy has become quietly famous for his no-nonsense opinions on the machinations of life and regular sightings in and around London cafés.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no-nonsense
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“No-nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-nonsense. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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